Infection Control and Universal Precautions for Preventing the Spread of

Communicable Diseases

INFECTION

Gross.

How does stuff spread?

Contact

Direct Indirect

I’m covered in diseases!

Treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious …

I don’t know if you have something or not …

Wash your hands!

Use soap and warm water

Cover up that cut!

Wear gloves when handling body fluids!

What are Bloodborne Pathogens?

Pathogens of concern…

• Hepatitis B• Hepatitis C• HIV/AIDS

Hepatitis BMan, I don’t feel so good

…

Hepatitis C

I’m the most common chronic, bloodborne

infection the U.S.!

HIV/AIDS

Anyone can get HIV …

Chances of HIV Infection

– A dirty needle/sharp: in 1000 (0.3%)

– Mucous membrane splash: in 1000 (0.1%)

– Non intact skin: in 1000 (0.1%)

Who is at risk for infection from bloodborne pathogens?

EVERYONE

How do bloodborne pathogens enter your body?

Mom, I need a bandage—stat..

How can I reduce my risk of exposure?

Vaccines

Gloves

Engineering controls

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Engineering Controls

Sharp containers reduce risk

Work Practice Controls

Wash hands

Wear PPE

Properly dispose

The workplace should have guidelines in place for you to …

Biohazardous Waste Disposal

Dealing with spills of body fluids

What do I do with a body fluid spill?

What if I am exposed?

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